Jess Brown-Fuller MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Nurses: VacanciesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of job opportunities for newly qualified nurses.
Answer: Decisions on the employment of newly qualified nurses are a matter for individual National Health Service trusts, which manage their recruitment at a local level, ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deliver ...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Waste ManagementDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waste in the NHS.
Answer: There are a range of initiatives in the National Health Service to tackle waste, ranging from locally managed walking aid refurbishment schemes to innovative projects on the reuse of surgical textiles. NHS England has also been working to reduce the wasta...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGP Surgeries: WestbourneDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will review the decision by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board to close Westbourne Surgery.
Answer: The Department understands that the general practice (GP) partners at Emsworth Medical Practice have arrived at the decision to propose the closure of the Westbourne Branch Surgery and that the proposed date of closure is 27 June 2025.There are no plans t...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his planned timeline is for responding to the Competition and Markets Authorities recommendations in their report into the infant formula and follow-on formula market, published on 20 February
Answer: Infant feeding is critical to a baby’s healthy growth and development. The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life, and that includes helping families to access support to feed their baby.Whilst breastfeeding has significant h...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMaternity Services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Independent ReviewDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on implementing the Immediate and Essential Actions of the Ockenden review, published on 30 March 2022.
Answer: All the recommendations made by Donna Ockenden in her review into maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust in 2022 were accepted, including the requests made to the Government, the health system more widely, and the trust. Following...
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: TrainingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether GP training includes a mandatory rotation on (a) obstetrics and (b) gynaecology.
Answer: The curricula for postgraduate medical specialty training are set by individual royal colleges and faculties. The General Medical Council approves curricula and assessment systems for each training programme. Curricula emphasise the skills and approaches ...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMethylphenidate and Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy: Import DutiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of US tariffs on the domestic supply of (a) methylphenidate and (b) pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.
Answer: The Department is working closely with life sciences stakeholders and other Government departments to assess the potential impact of United States tariffs on global medicine supply chains. We have a range of well-established processes to mitigate risks to...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of US tariffs on the UK pharmaceutical industry.
Answer: The Department is working closely with United Kingdom pharmaceutical firms and trade associations to understand how United States tariffs may impact the sector and the trade of individual products. As this is an evolving situation, these assessments are o...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMethylphenidate and Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress he has made on increasing the availability of (a) methylphenidate and (b) pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.
Answer: As a result of intensive work, some issues with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medicines have resolved. All strengths of lisdexamfetamine, atomoxetine capsules, atomoxetine oral solution, and guanfacine prolonged-release tablets are now availabl...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Competition and Markets Authority's infant formula and follow-on formula market study, published on 14 February 2025, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits
Answer: Infant feeding is critical to a baby’s healthy growth and development. The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life and that includes helping families to access support to feed their baby. Whilst breastfeeding has significant h...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government plans to implement the recommendations within the Competition and Markets Authority's infant formula and follow-on formula market study, published on 14 February 2025.
Answer: Infant feeding is critical to a baby’s healthy growth and development. The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life and that includes helping families to access support to feed their baby. Whilst breastfeeding has significant h...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the Competition and Markets Authority's infant formula and follow-on formula market study, published on 14 February 2025.
Answer: Infant feeding is critical to a baby’s healthy growth and development. The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life and that includes helping families to access support to feed their baby. Whilst breastfeeding has significant h...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant FoodsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to consider the recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority's infant formula and follow-on formula market study, published on 14 February 2025
Answer: Infant feeding is critical to a baby’s healthy growth and development. The Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life and that includes helping families to access support to feed their baby. Whilst breastfeeding has significant h...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordOrthopaedicsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to improve access to preventative intervention for patients at risk of lower-limb amputation.
Answer: For patients at risk of lower-limb amputation, including those diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or chronic limb threatening ischaemia (CLTI), timely interventions for revascularisation are crucial, along with preventative measures and earl...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPeripheral Arterial Disease: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of current diagnosis and treatment pathways for patients with peripheral arterial disease.
Answer: The Department is working with NHS England to take several steps to improve diagnosis, care and treatment for patients with peripheral arterial disease. For example, in 2022, NHS England commissioned a two-year Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQ...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPeripheral Arterial Disease: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to (a) improve diagnosis and care pathways for patients with peripheral arterial disease and (b) improve funding routes for the adoption of innovative technologies that will f
Answer: The Department is working with NHS England to take several steps to improve diagnosis, care and treatment for patients with peripheral arterial disease. For example, in 2022, NHS England commissioned a two-year Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQ...
Answered 28 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordInfant Foods: SugarDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of infant and baby products with high sugar content.
Answer: Data shows that babies and young children are eating too much sugar, and that some commercial baby foods, particularly finger foods, contain added sugar or high sugar ingredients. This does not align with the recommendations from the independent Scientifi...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordHealthy Start SchemeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with stakeholders on the potential merits of auto-enrolling all eligible families to the Healthy Start programme.
Answer: The Healthy Start scheme was introduced in 2006 to encourage a healthy diet for pregnant women, babies, and young children under four years old from very low-income households. It can be used to buy, or put towards the cost of, fruit, vegetables, pulses, ...
Answered 28 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCancer: Children and Young PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to deliver age-appropriate (a) care and (b) settings for teenagers and young adults with cancer.
Answer: The Department is committed to improving outcomes and patient experience for teenagers and young adults with cancer. We recognise that cancer in teenagers and young people is different to cancer in adults and children, and so age-appropriate care is neces...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of GP appointments that have been booked through online forms as a result of the Help Us Help you advertising scheme since the inception of that
Answer: To date, no Help Us Help You national advertising activity has promoted the use of online consultation request forms in general practice.
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the FTE staff hours that have been saved (a) in total and (b) per practice as a result of GPs using online forms promoted in the ‘Help Us Help You’ advertising scheme.
Answer: To date, no Help Us Help You national advertising campaign activity has promoted the use of online consultation request forms in general practice.
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the potential cost saving to the public purse of GP's using online appointment forms promoted in the Help Us to Help You advertising scheme (a) in total and
Answer: To date, no Help Us Help You national advertising campaign activity has promoted the use of online consultation request forms in general practice.
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: InternetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of GP practices use online forms promoted in the Help us Help You advertising scheme.
Answer: To date, no Help Us Help You national advertising campaign activity has promoted the use of online consultation request forms in general practice.
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAccident and Emergency Departments: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring that patients in NHS Accident and Emergency waiting rooms are frequently monitored by clinicians.
Answer: Patients who attend emergency departments are triaged on arrival. This is a clinical assessment, often carried out by a registered nurse, to prioritise patients based on the urgency of their care. All National Health Service providers must have systems in...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: Fees and ChargesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the practice of GP surgeries charging fees to patients for (a) signed certificates, (b) reports and (c) medical letters.
Answer: For general practices (GPs), there are some medical evidence letters, certificates, or reports that GPs may charge for, and other certificates that they must not charge patients for. The legislation that sets this out is the General Medical Services and P...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
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